BAIRD PARKER AGAR

Technical Data #1447a / 2013.05.07

Baird Parker Agar is used for the detection of coagulase-positive Staphylococcus aureus from foods or other materials. A clear halo around staphylococci colonies confirms coagulase-positive, tellurite and lithium are the inhibitors while glycine and pyruvate enhance staphylococci growth.

FORMULAin grams per liter purified filtered water

Casein Peptone

10,0

Beef Extract

5,0

Yeast Extract

1,0

Lithium Chloride

5,0

Glycine

12,0

Sodium Pyruvate

10,0

Agar

17,0

Supplement

Egg Yolks Tellurite

50 ml

pH 7,0 +/- 0,2 à 25º C

This approximate formula may be adjusted and/or enriched to obtain best results.

PRECAUTIONSThis medium is for IN VITRO diagnostic use only.

STORAGEStore prepared media at 2-8º C protected from direct light and dehydrated powder, in a dry place in tightly-sealed containers at 2-25º C.

SIGN OF DETERIORATIONMedia should not be used if the expiry date has passed. Prepared media should not be used if there are signs of contamination (shrinking, cracking, evaporation or discoloration) Do not use dehydrated media if it is caked.